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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 523.41 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 523.41 and 105.45 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 523.41 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/523.41 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 523.41 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 55,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193.58/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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